adminDismantling racist myth of West African ‘backwardness’
In 1897, in what is now southern Nigeria, a British force ransacked the ancient capital of the kingdom of Benin. In the rubble, the expedition leaders found a cache of intricate brass, ceramic and wood artworks that seemed too beautiful and subtle to have been produced by a culture that the British regarded as “uncivilised”.
Serena faces major doubts
Serena Williams’ bid to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was thwarted again on Saturday when she suffered her earliest exit at the tennis majors in almost five years, prompting more questions over her long-term future at the highest level.
GetBucks to raise $5m
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed microfinance institution Getbucks is looking to raise RTGS$5 million through a rights issue.
Econet, YARA partner to inspire youth to join agri-food sector
Telecommunications giant Econet Group, in conjunction with global crop nutrition leader YARA International ASA, have launched the Generation Africa Initiative that aims to inspire young African entrepreneurs to join the agri-food sector for its viable business opportunities.
Realigning the Sadc regional energy agenda
The provision of reliable and sustainable energy continues to be a priority for Southern Africa’s development agenda.
Power outages: Forests suffer as many turn to firewood
As electricity dries up as a result of drought for the second time in four years, Zimbabwe’s forests have already been vanishing for firewood rapidly.
Embassy donates to Hatcliffe Clinic
The Zimbabwe Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Alumni Association under the patronage of the Embassy of Malaysia in Zimbabwe last week donated US$1 200 to the Hatcliffe Extension Primary Health Care Clinic being built by the Islamic Medical Association.
Team Zim UK happy with Zim tour
The Zimbabwe UK Embassy hosted a welcome reception for Team Zimbabwe UK football team at Zimbabwe House on Friday in London.
Zim, Mozambique clash
THE basketball men’s national team coach, Addison Chiware, says today’s match against Mozambique in the AfroCan Zone Six qualifiers will give them a reflection of how well prepared they are for the competition.
Binga airstrip rehab boosts tourism
The District Development Fund (DDF) has refurbished the Binga airstrip to enable aircraft to land smoothly and ease transport challenges faced by tourists visiting the area.